Ali Banat, born in Sydney, was diagnosed with Cancer and was given only 7 months to live. He considers this a gift from Allah. Upon receiving this news he immediately sold his business, gave up his lavish lifestyle and prized possessions and began a new mission to give up his Dunya and work for his Akhirah.

At least 10 people succumbed to the deadly Nipah virus in Kozhikode region of Kerala. Two people, who were tested positive due to the virus outbreak, are critically ill. The virus is an infectious disease which first broke out in Malaysia and Singapore in 1998 and 1999.